Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira 2027: Dates (Jul 20) and Fares

Name: Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira 2027
Start: 2027-07-20
End: 2027-07-20
Location: Fira, Santorini

When is Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira 2027?

Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira 2027 runs on Tuesday, July 20, 2027. It's held on the same dates every year.

2027Tuesday, July 20, 2027Every year

How the dates are set: The feast day of Prophet Elias is celebrated every year on July 20.

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Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira schedule

Every year on July 20: Prophet Elias is celebrated in Fira and in Imerovigli.
Feast day: The day begins with a church service before spilling into a feast with long communal tables, slow-cooked food, local wine and music.

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Tickets and cost

The feast is open to everyone.

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History of Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira

Every Orthodox church is dedicated to a saint, and when that saint's feast day comes around, the local community celebrates. Greeks also celebrate name days, so people named after a saint celebrate on that saint's feast day.

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Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira: questions people ask

What is a panigiri?

A panigiri is a feast for a church's saint. The day begins with a church service, then the community shares food, wine and music.

When is the Prophet Elias feast in Fira?

It is held every year on July 20, in Fira and in Imerovigli.

Are visitors welcome at a panigiri?

Yes. The feast is open to everyone, and visitors are welcomed warmly.

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About Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira

A July 20 saint's day feast in Santorini's main town, with a church service and a village-style celebration.

On July 20 Santorini celebrates the Prophet Elias with a church service, then a communal feast open to everyone, with food, local wine and music. Fira and Imerovigli each keep the day. Panigiria are local and small, so it suits a traveler already on the island rather than a trip of its own.

Feast of Prophet Elias in Fira